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Dr. Ryan Hale

Compassionate, practical therapy for life challenges

LPC, LCPC Kansas

Experience
11 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Ryan

Dr. Ryan Hale offers support for a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, grief, and issues related to self-esteem and life purpose.

Background and approach

He also addresses specific concerns such as ADHD, bipolar mood patterns, intimacy-related and sexual dysfunction issues, process addictions, workplace stress, parenting and fatherhood challenges, and compassion fatigue. With an emphasis on practical problem solving, he helps clients navigate life transitions, career questions, and coping strategies for everyday pressures.

Dr. Hale practices with a blend of evidence-informed methods, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

His style balances directive guidance with reflective listening, adapting within sessions to match what a client needs in the moment. He brings 11 years of professional experience and holds LPC and LCPC credentials, practicing from Kansas and working in English.

He also incorporates elements from sport psychology and behavioral change when relevant, especially for clients interested in fitness, recovery from injury, or healthy habit formation.

How CBT and Client-Centered Care Work Online

Dr. Hale commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; CBT often focuses on practical skills for managing anxiety, mood symptoms, addictions, and sleep or eating concerns. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening, empathy, and supporting clients to set their own goals while the therapist offers validation and reflective feedback. When appropriate, elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy are introduced to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He works with clients to explore which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjusting techniques over time based on progress and feedback rather than relying on one fixed method. This collaborative stance helps tailor sessions to each person’s needs and pace.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase access and convenience. These options allow clients to fit therapy into busy schedules, continue care during life changes, and choose the communication style that feels most productive for practicing new skills and tracking progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can Dr. Hale help with?
He supports a broad set of issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and family problems, grief, self-esteem, and workplace difficulties.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
He blends client-centered listening with practical, skills-based techniques and may use CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused strategies depending on client needs.
How much experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 11 years of professional experience and integrates that background into guiding clients through behavioral change and coping strategies.
What credentials and location does he hold?
He is licensed as LPC and LCPC with the listed license numbers CO LPC LPC.0013283 and KS LCPC LCPC 03447, and he practices from Kansas.
Does he provide services in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English; he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCommunication problemsDomestic violenceFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sexual dysfunctionWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Colorado, Kansas

Languages

English